Benjamin HALSTEAD

#1453, b. 1851, d. 1917

Last Edited=14 Dec 2016

BenjaminHALSTEAD was born in 1851 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1 He was the son of WrightHOLSTEAD and MaryBUTTERWICK. In the census of 30 March 1851 at 7 Grey Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as aged less than 1 month born Leeds, the son of WrightHOLSTEAD.2 In the census of 7 April 1861 at 8 Grey Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as aged 10 born Leeds, the son of WrightHOLSTEAD.3 In the census of 2 April 1871 at 15 Grey Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as single, a Labourer, aged 20 born Leeds, the son of WrightHOLSTEAD.4Benjamin married ElizabethHOLMES on 24 December 1871 at St Peter, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He was a Labourer aged 20, a bachelor residing in York Street. His father was listed as Wright HOLSTEAD, a Brick Maker. After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by James HOLMES and Hannah HINSLEY.5,6In the census of 3 April 1881 at 33 Grey Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, Benjamin was listed as aged 30 born Leeds, the Head of Household; a General Labourer, living with his wife Elizabeth, sons Charles B, Wright and Thomas, daughter Mary A.7In the census of 5 April 1891 at 12 Hill Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, Benjamin was listed as aged 40 born Leeds, the Head of Household; a Bricklayers Labourer, living with his wife Elizabeth, sons Charles, Wright, Tom, Ben and Harry, daughters Mary A, Hetty and Emily.8In the census of 31 March 1901 at 12 Hill Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, Benjamin was listed as aged 50 born Leeds, the Head of Household; a Bricklayers Labourer, living with his wife Elizabeth, son Harry, daughters Ettie and Emily.9In the census of 2 April 1911 at 12 Hill Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, Benjamin was listed as aged 60 born Leeds, the Head of Household; a Bricklayer, living with his wife Elizabeth, sons Ben and Harry, daughter Hetty HODGSON (married 39 years - 10 children - 6 living.)10Benjamin's death was registered in 1917 in the Leeds registration district.11

Elizabeth HOLMES

#1454, b. 1852, d. 1924

Last Edited=14 Dec 2016

Her married name was HALSTEAD. ElizabethHOLMES was born in 1852 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Elizabeth married BenjaminHALSTEAD, son of WrightHOLSTEAD and MaryBUTTERWICK, on 24 December 1871 at St Peter, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. She was aged 19, a spinster residing in Lemon Street. Her father was listed as Charles HOLMES, a Cloth Dresser. After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by James HOLMES and Hannah HINSLEY.1,2In the census of 3 April 1881 at 33 Grey Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as aged 29 born Leeds, the wife of BenjaminHALSTEAD (a General Labourer, living with his wife Elizabeth, sons Charles B, Wright and Thomas, daughter Mary A.)3In the census of 5 April 1891 at 12 Hill Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as aged 38 born Leeds, the wife of BenjaminHALSTEAD (a Bricklayers Labourer, living with his wife Elizabeth, sons Charles, Wright, Tom, Ben and Harry, daughters Mary A, Hetty and Emily.)4In the census of 31 March 1901 at 12 Hill Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, she was listed as aged 48 born Leeds, the wife of BenjaminHALSTEAD (a Bricklayers Labourer, living with his wife Elizabeth, son Harry, daughters Ettie and Emily.)5In the census of 2 April 1911 at 12 Hill Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, she was listed as aged 58 born Leeds, the wife of BenjaminHALSTEAD (a Bricklayer, living with his wife Elizabeth, sons Ben and Harry, daughter Hetty HODGSON (married 39 years - 10 children - 6 living.)6) Her husband, Benjamin, died in 1917 in the Leeds registration district.7Elizabeth's death was registered in 1924 in the Leeds registration district.8

Ellen JOHNSON

#1460, b. 1846, d. 1918

Last Edited=26 Dec 2016

Her married name was HALSTEAD. EllenJOHNSON was born in 1846 at Middlesex, England. Ellen married HiramHALSTEAD, son of WrightHOLSTEAD and MaryBUTTERWICK, on 27 July 1867 at St Peter, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. She was aged 21, a spinster residing in Grey Street. Her father was listed as David JOHNSON, a Labourer. After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by James MADDEN and Emma HOTT.1,2In the census of 2 April 1871 at 38 Grey Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as a Spinner, aged 25 born London, the wife of HiramHALSTEAD (a Cloth Dyer, living with his wife Ellen, son Thomas.)3In the census of 3 April 1881 at 38 Grey Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, she was listed as aged 35 born Leeds, the wife of HiramHALSTEAD (a Worsted Crabber, living with his wife Ellen, sons Thomas, Henry and Hiram, daughters Hannah Martha and Mary Ellen.)4In the census of 5 April 1891 at 21 Lincoln Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as aged 45 born Leeds, the wife of HiramHALSTEAD (a Woollen Dyer, living with his wife Ellen, sons Thomas, Hiram and David J, daughters Hannah M and Mary E.)5In the census of 31 March 1901 at 21 Hill Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as aged 55 born Leeds, the wife of HiramHALSTEAD (a Dyers Labourer, living with his wife Ellen, son David J.)6In the census of 2 April 1911 at 23 Strathmore Drive, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as aged 65 born London, the wife of HiramHALSTEAD (a Dyer, living with his wife Ellen, son Thomas, daughter Marry Ellen, grandson Thomas, granddaughters Nellie, Mary and Winifred (married 43 years - 7 children - 5 living.)7) Her husband, Hiram, died in 1916 in the Leeds registration district.8Ellen's death was registered in 1918 in the Leeds registration district.9

Hannah CROSLAND

#1490, b. 1816, d. 1892

Last Edited=27 Sep 2013

Her married name was HALSTEAD. HannahCROSLAND was born in 1816 at Lindley, Yorkshire, England. Hannah married ThomasHALSTEAD on 4 December 1837 at St Peter, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. She was aged 20, a spinster residing in Lindley. Her father was listed as John CROSLAND, a Weaver. after Banns. The marriage was witnessed by James LORD and J BATLYE.1,2In the census of 6 June 1841 at Pottery Field, Hunslet, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as aged 25 born in county, the assumed wife of ThomasHALSTEAD (a Skinner, living with his assumed wife Hannah, son William and daughters Sarah and Mary.)3In the census of 30 March 1851 at Hunslet, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as aged 34 born Lindley, the wife of ThomasHALSTEAD (a Flesher Tan Yard, living with his wife Hannah, sons William and John, daughters Elizabeth, Ann and Emma.)4In the census of 7 April 1861 at 15 Clifton Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as aged 44 born Lindley, the wife of ThomasHALSTEAD (a White Leather Dresser, living with his wife Hannah, sons Tom and James, daughters Ann and Jane.)5In the census of 2 April 1871 at 7 Stanhope Place, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as aged 54 born Lindley, the wife of ThomasHALSTEAD (a Leather Dresser, living with his wife Hannah, sons Thomas and James, daughter Jane, daughter Ann TAFT, son-in-law Peter TAFT, grandson John TAFT, brother-in-law John CROSLAND.)6Her husband, Thomas, died on 23 March 1878 at 8 Back Stanhope Place, Leeds, Yorkshire, England; Sex - Male / Aged - 65 Year / Occupation - Skinner / Cause of death - Died whilst sat reading his bible, Fit of Apoplexy - Natural causes / Certificate received from Jno C MALCOLM, Coroner for the borough of Leeds. Inquest held 25 March 1878 / Registered - 30 March 1878.7,8 In the census of 3 April 1881 at 8 Melville Row, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as a widow, aged 64 born Lindley, the mother of JaneHALSTEAD.9 In the census of 5 April 1891 at 8 Melville Row, Leeds, Yorkshire, she was listed as a widow, aged 75 born Huddersfield, the mother-in-law of JohnMIDGLEY.10Hannah's death was registered in 1892 in the Leeds registration district.11